Marine Batteries Shipped to Nashville, TN
Nashville has two big lakes on its doorstep: Percy Priest Lake, on the Stones River east of the city, and Old Hickory Lake, on the Cumberland River to the northeast. The Cumberland River runs right through downtown.
Boaters in Nashville order from us online and we ship to them. Every lithium battery over $150 and every lead-acid or AGM battery ships free by curbside freight anywhere in the lower 48 states, and parts and chargers ship free on orders of $150 or more.
The water around Nashville
J. Percy Priest Dam holds back Percy Priest Lake, and Old Hickory Dam holds back Old Hickory Lake near Hendersonville. Marinas, Corps of Engineers parks and launch ramps line both lakes.
Summer heat and humidity are hard on batteries, so keep them charged and ventilated. Boats that sit on lifts or in slips should use a battery switch or maintainer.
Boats and fishing in Nashville
Hybrid and striped bass, largemouth bass and crappie are caught. Bass boats, pontoons and wake boats share the lakes, and sailing is popular on Percy Priest.
Seasons and storage
Pontoons with stereos need a separate house battery.
If you store your boat over winter, charge batteries fully first. Lithium batteries can sit for months with little loss; lead-acid batteries should be kept on a maintainer.
Southern reservoirs get hot in summer, and many boaters use them year round, with a slower season in winter. A boat that sits for a few months should have a maintenance charger or have its batteries disconnected.
Recommended setups
Bass boats and tournament rigs
For tournament anglers fishing Old Hickory Lake, battery choice comes down to runtime and weight. A 36V lithium battery replaces three heavy lead-acid batteries, and a dedicated 12V lithium for electronics keeps sonar screens bright all day. Don’t forget the charger: lithium batteries need a charger with a lithium profile.
Pontoons and party barges
Most pontoons on Percy Priest Lake run a single 12V battery for the engine, stereo, lights and maybe a small trolling motor. That works until the music runs through a long afternoon at anchor. A dual-purpose battery, AGM or lithium, handles both cranking and accessory loads better, and a second battery on a switch keeps starting power in reserve.
Watersports boats
Wake and ski boats on Percy Priest Lake run big stereos, ballast pumps and lights. A strong cranking battery plus a separate house battery for the audio system is the best setup.
Freight and delivery to TN
- Free lithium freight: lithium batteries over $150 ship free, curbside, to the lower 48.
- Parts and chargers: free shipping when your cart subtotal is $150 or more.
- Lead-acid and AGM: free curbside truck freight to the lower 48, the same as lithium.
- Scheduling: the carrier calls the delivery phone number you give at checkout to set a delivery window. An adult needs to be there to inspect and sign.
In-stock batteries for Nashville boats
A few batteries that suit the boats we see from Nashville. Click through for current price and specs.
- EPOCH 24V 60Ah Pro Series LiFePO4 Battery (1.54kWh) (24V 60Ah LiFePO4, Group 27 footprint, 30 lb, internal heating for cold charging)
- Dakota Lithium DL+ 12V 60Ah Dual Purpose, 1000 CCA LiFePO4 Battery (12V 60Ah LiFePO4, 1000 CCA, Group 24 footprint, 16.5 lb)
- Interstate 31M-AGM 12V Group 31M AGM Dual Purpose Marine Battery – 925 CCA (12V 100Ah AGM, 925 CCA, Group 31M footprint)
- EPOCH 36V 50Ah Essential Series LiFePO4 Battery (1.92kWh) (36V 50Ah LiFePO4, Group 31 footprint, 35 lb, internal heating for cold charging)
- Interstate 27M-AGM-A 12V Group 27M AGM Dual Purpose Marine Battery – 750 CCA (12V 90Ah AGM, 750 CCA, Group 27M footprint)
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EPOCH
EPOCH 24V 60Ah Pro Series LiFePO4 Battery (1.54kWh)
$699.00or 4 interest-free payments of $174.75
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Dakota Lithium
Dakota Lithium DL+ 12V 60Ah Dual Purpose, 1000 CCA LiFePO4 Battery
$599.00or 4 interest-free payments of $149.75
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Interstate
Interstate 31M-AGM 12V Group 31M AGM Dual Purpose Marine Battery – 925 CCA
$459.95or 4 interest-free payments of $114.99
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EPOCH
EPOCH 36V 50Ah Essential Series LiFePO4 Battery (1.92kWh)
$749.00or 4 interest-free payments of $187.25
FAQ
Does summer heat hurt marine batteries in Nashville?
Yes. Heat is the main thing that shortens battery life. Keep batteries ventilated and out of direct sun, keep them charged, and choose sealed AGM or lithium if the battery compartment gets hot. Most lithium batteries have a battery management system that stops charging when the cells are too hot.
How do lead-acid batteries ship?
Lead-acid and AGM batteries ship free by curbside truck freight to the lower 48, the same as lithium.
Do you have a store or installer in Nashville?
No. We ship to Nashville from our store. Professional installation is a flat $99 per battery ($249 for a 24V or 36V lithium bank) anywhere from Venice to Gainesville, with no travel charge.
Who schedules the delivery?
The freight carrier calls the delivery phone number you enter at checkout to set up a delivery window. Someone needs to be there to inspect the shipment and sign.
Nearby locations
See every Tennessee location on our Tennessee shipping page, browse all shipping locations, or shop lithium, trolling motor, cranking and charger categories. Full terms are on our shipping policy.